Afghanistan Imports from Saudi Arabia

Afghanistan's imports from Saudi Arabia fell to $4.53 million in 2019, down from $5.26 million in 2018, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 13.9% ($729,478.3) from the previous year. Top imports for Afghanistan from Saudi Arabia were Plastics and plastic articles ($1.79 million), Sugar and confectionery ($1.29 million), Unspecified commodities ($248,471.24).

Afghanistan had a trade surplus with Saudi Arabia that rose to $4.9M in 2019 from $1.34M in 2018. This is an increase of 264.1% ($3.55 million).
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Afghanistan Imports from Saudi Arabia by Goods (2019)

The table below shows the ranking of Afghanistan imports from Saudi Arabia by goods in 2019, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Plastics and plastic articles $1.79M 2019
2 Sugar and confectionery $1.29M 2019
3 Unspecified commodities $248,471.24 2019
4 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $226,663.15 2019
5 Paper, paperboard and articles $176,966.09 2019
6 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $161,599.34 2019
7 Pharmaceutical products $135,147.81 2019
8 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $66,331.33 2019
9 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $63,603.68 2019
10 Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes $58,456.46 2019
11 Carpets and textile floor coverings $49,426.82 2019
12 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $45,210.84 2019
13 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $38,731.99 2019
14 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $33,399.18 2019
15 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $27,443.45 2019
16 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $26,820.82 2019
17 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $24,174.73 2019
18 Footwear and parts $13,610.59 2019
19 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $12,097.08 2019
20 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $11,707.90 2019
21 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $8,692.25 2019
22 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $7,597.44 2019
23 Wood and wood products, charcoal $6,153.83 2019
24 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $5,320.14 2019